existence

[ig-zis-tuhns] / ɪgˈzɪs təns /

NOUN

life

Synonyms

STRONGEST

continuation presence reality survival world

STRONG

actuality animation being breath continuance duration endurance entity essence individuality journey permanence perseverance subsistence

WEAK

hand one is dealt lifing rat race real world something the big game

Antonyms

STRONG

abstract end

WEAK

death inanimateness

Example Sentences

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There are some stirrings in the public discourse that suggests the existence of a deep, untapped well of anger at the hyper-rich.

From Salon • Apr. 17, 2026

For the Journal, she reflected on how to make career and ambition less central to your existence.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

The health board is Wales' largest, but has been beset by serious problems since it was established in 2009, spending most of its existence in special measures - the highest level of Welsh government oversight.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

RV: How does the house connect your African existence and your L.A. existence?

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

Recent surveillance of this zone had revealed the existence of more Earth cats, and I hoped one of them would know which of the local Humans had the best technology.

From "Klawde: Evil Alien Warlord Cat" by Johnny Marciano and Emily Chenoweth

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